USA - Voice of America: Salvage Firm Reclaims Past, Builds Futures

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Salvage Firm Reclaims Past, Builds Futures Aug 6th 2012, 14:01 A deconstruction crew is removing all of the usable material from a  two-story log cabin which is scheduled to be torn down. The men work for a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, Maryland, which specializes in salvaging windows, appliances and people's lives. Second Chance, Inc. resells materials from buildings which are slated to be demolished. The company hires and trains the most disadvantaged members of the community to do the work, giving both the workers, and the material, a ... Media files: FCDE79BB-6913-42A7-895E-5835E5D4A4BB_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Women’s Wrestlers Aim for Medals in London

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US Women's Wrestlers Aim for Medals in London Aug 7th 2012, 17:25 LONDON — Women's wrestling was added to the Olympics for the first time in 2004. In the four weight classes, the United States won one silver and one bronze medal in Athens. U.S. wrestlers failed to win a medal in 2008 in Beijing.   The four women on the U.S. wrestling team have been conducting some of their training sessions on the mats at the University of East London. Their training partners often include their coaches, who are men.  Terry Steiner has been the ... Media files: FD8124E6-E4EF-4347-A351-798B2CFD992A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Muslim Youth Adjust to Ramadan Summer

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US Muslim Youth Adjust to Ramadan Summer Aug 7th 2012, 17:57 Fourteen-year-old Maleke Nabbus enjoys playing basketball with his cousins during their summer vacation, even while they are fasting Ramadan. "It's not that hard," he says. "Sometimes you can't play that long, like you play for an hour or so." Maleke is among millions of Muslims worldwide who are fasting for the month of Ramadan, refraining from all food and drink during the daylight hours. In the northern hemisphere, these are the longest and hottest days of the year. ... Media files: A9205A75-D9B0-4E89-96CC-AB45907D0290_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: WHO Says Uganda’s Ebola Outbreak Under Control

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WHO Says Uganda's Ebola Outbreak Under Control Aug 7th 2012, 16:44 KAMPALA — Officials say Uganda's Ebola outbreak, which has so far killed 16 people, is now under control.  It has now been almost one week since the last reported death from the virus, though teams continue to search for unreported infections. Though the Ebola outbreak in western Uganda's Kibaale District is not yet fully contained, Dr. Joaquim Saweka of the World Health Organization says it is under control. "It is under control in the sense that we have isolated and we are treating ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Somalis Celebrate British Runner's Olympic Victory

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Somalis Celebrate British Runner's Olympic Victory Aug 7th 2012, 18:01 LONDON — Somalia's two-person team did not win any honors at this year's Olympics. But the country got a boost when one of its own, Somalia-born athlete Mo Farah, won the gold for Britain. Somalia itself has been at war for decades, which has hampered its Olympic chances. Somalis' golden moment When British runner Mo Farah crossed the finish line to win the 10,000 meter race, it was a triumphant moment for more than just Britain. For the more than 100,000 Somalis living in Britain, it ... Media files: DA95A1BA-2950-4DB7-8760-DCD431888E3D_cx0_cy16_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton Urges Planning for Post-Assad Syria

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Clinton Urges Planning for Post-Assad Syria Aug 7th 2012, 18:06 PRETORIA  — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the defection of the Syrian prime minister and other officials, as well as escalating fighting around Aleppo, make it "urgent" to plan for what comes once the regime of Bashar al-Assad falls. Clinton, who stopped in Pretoria, South Africa, as part of a 10-day tour of Africa, said the days of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, are numbered, and the priority now is to end the bloodshed and prepare the political ... Media files: E7A7C5C2-D1BD-41A3-8F6F-0FEAF56EA361_cx0_cy36_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: London Businesses Bounce Back from Olympics Slump

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London Businesses Bounce Back from Olympics Slump Aug 7th 2012, 18:36 LONDON  — The Olympics hurt business in central London last week, as the usual summer visitors stayed away for fear of huge crowds. But the situation is much better in the Games' second week. The owners of theaters, restaurants and other businesses in central London were worried last week. They reported business being down by as much as 30 percent from what they would expect for this time of year.  It appears Olympics visitors were focused on the Games, not the city's usual ... Media files: EB5F6DC4-1B5B-4E53-A28F-CFF3766C5809_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Rover Sends First Color Mars Crater Photo

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Rover Sends First Color Mars Crater Photo Aug 7th 2012, 17:13 The U.S. space rover Curiosity has beamed to Earth its first color photo of the Martian landscape, a reddish-brown scene from the floor of a crater. The U.S. space agency NASA said Tuesday the photo shows the north wall and rim of Gale Crater in the distance. The photo was shot using a camera packed away in the long robotic arm of the rover. ​​ NASA successfully landed Curiosity in the crater on Mars late Sunday after an eight-month journey through space. The rover's underbelly snapped ... Media files: 35D01F48-9E12-47F3-9014-BE409351317C_cx0_cy20_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton South Africa Visit Seen Boosting Ties

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Clinton South Africa Visit Seen Boosting Ties Aug 5th 2012, 23:46 A South Africa's Foreign Ministry spokesman said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to the country will bolster the existing strong and strategic relations between Washington and Pretoria. Clayson Monyela said South Africa will continue to collaborate and cooperate with the United States.  He said the visit will also enhance the established annual strategic dialogue between Washington and Pretoria. "For us, the United States is a strategic partner. We collaborate ... Media files: 8699BFDA-B5E7-4D4C-91B9-A630BDB24DE5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton Urges Planning for Post-Assad Syria

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Clinton Urges Planning for Post-Assad Syria Aug 7th 2012, 18:06 PRETORIA  — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the defection of the Syrian prime minister and other officials, as well as escalating fighting around Aleppo, make it "urgent" to plan for what comes once the regime of Bashar al-Assad falls. Clinton, who stopped in Pretoria, South Africa, as part of a 10-day tour of Africa, said the days of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, are numbered, and the priority now is to end the bloodshed and prepare the political ... Media files: E7A7C5C2-D1BD-41A3-8F6F-0FEAF56EA361_cx0_cy36_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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